Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Tuesday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Strathmore, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Strathmore, NJ
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Trip Overview
Brick, NJ to Strathmore, NJ is 27.9 miles and takes about 39m via NJ 34, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within New Jersey's Northeast region. Given its short distance and highway focus, it's an easy drive that won't eat up your whole day. Plan for a quick commute rather than an extended road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 34 | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Van Brackle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Idolstone Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chambersbridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Idlebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NJ 35 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 34
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Strathmore, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
332 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto CR 549
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chambersbridge Road
4
Turn right onto NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
5
Continue on NJ 70
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto NJ 35
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 35
8
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
10
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
13
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
14
Take the exit onto NJ 34
12 mi
·
19 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Van Brackle Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Van Brackle Road
16
Turn left onto Idolstone Lane
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Idolstone Lane
17
Turn right onto Idlebrook Lane
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Idlebrook Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Idlebrook Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 35
Merge onto NJ 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NJ 33; NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Van Brackle Road
Turn right onto Van Brackle Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Strathmore, NJ
Morning in Strathmore on Tuesday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on NJ 34, NJ 70, and NJ 33, experiencing a predominantly fast-paced journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on NJ 34, offering a significant period of uninterrupted driving. Expect a consistent road profile that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on NJ 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 34 and NJ 70. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near NJ 35.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.7 miles (NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles (NJ 33; NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Brick, NJ
Full guide →Brick Township, commonly known as Brick or Bricktown, is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Orient Baptist Church — historic church building in Ocean County, New Jersey
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on NJ 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.7 miles (NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles (NJ 33; NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strathmore, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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